Unit 6, Lesson 19-- Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators

Lesson 19-- Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will be learning about comparing fractions with the same denominators.


Interactive Visual


Interactive

Directions:

  • Open the interactive slide deck below, and make a copy.
  • Use the manipulatives to build each fraction and compare.

Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators Interactive Slide Deck Links to an external site.


In Your Math Notebook

Let’s get out our math notebook and  work through the following application problem. Make sure you read the problem carefully, draw a picture to match your thinking and write an answer with numbers and words.

Read, Draw, Write, DONE!

R (Read the problem carefully.)

Henry and Ben shared a pizza.  Henry ate ⅜ of the pizza, and Ben ate ⅝.  Who ate less pizza?  How do you know?

D (Draw a picture.)

W (Write an answer with numbers and words.)

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